How To Choose A Dash Cam

When you are looking for a dashcam to buy, there are a few things to keep in mind to make your choice. Let’s have a look:

Feature set

At their very basics, all dashcams are pretty much the same. They will record video in a loop(meaning it will overwrite previous video until you choose to stop recording). When the dashcam is jarred(as it would be in an accident), it stops recording and saves the file.

Video Resolution

Where dashcams differ is the quality of video and video resolution. Some dashcams have better quality sensors built into them(such as the Lukas and FineVu) dashcams and they will record higher quality images.

Some dashcams will record video in 720p HD, while others will record in 1080p HD. Whether you prefer 720p or 1080p is a matter of budget and personal preference, but 1080p will always be better.

How many channels?

The next thing you want to consider is how many channels the dashcam has – one or two. The number of channels is the number of video feeds the camera takes it. A one channel dashcam records one video feed(from the front of the car), while a two channel dashcam records video from the front and back – it’s a two lens unit. Dual channel models are significantly more expensive.

GPS and Size

You also want to consider GPS. GPS dash cams will store the gps location of all the video it records. Some people may find this useful, and consider spending the few extra dollars for the GPS model.

For some people, size can be the deciding factor. A bigger camera will take up more space on your windshield and maybe obstruct some of your view. A large camera is also very conspicuous, so not good if you want to hide the fact you have a dashcam.

There are also a couple of models that mount directly behind your rear view mirror, so they won’t block anything and they’ll also be pretty hard to spot from outside.

Brand

Finally, there’s the brand. All the brands we carry have strong support structures in North America so you don’t need to worry if anything goes wrong with your camera – you can easily get it fixed.

If you still need some help deciding, don’t hesitate to get in touch! Just head over to the contact page and drop a line. A real person will get back to you in a few hours. 🙂